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Home My WebLink About8B, Plainning Case 11-005 - Trinity Lutheran Church Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final PUD� EN HILLS Request for Council Action Prepared By: Meagan Beelcman Council Meeting Date: Aprii 25, 2Q11 PIanning Case 11-005 — Trinity Lutheran Church Preliminary and Fina� Plat and Master and Final PUD Budgeted Amouni: Actual Amount: Funding Source: NIA NIA NIA Recom�nendation: Approve Plan�ing Case 11-005, for a Preli�inary and Final Plat, and Master and Final PUD to subdivide the property at 3245 New Br�ghton Road into iwo parcels based on the Findings of Fact, the submitted plans, and tlae conditions in ti�e Ap�il 25, 2011, merno to ti�e City Council. Supportin� Documents: 1. Memaran�um dated Apri125, 2011, from Meagari B�ekman, City Planner. 2. Apri16, 2011, Draft Plaruiing Commission Minutes. 3. April 6, 2011, Report to ihe Pianning Commission — http://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us. � �i D�EN HILLS MEMORANDUM DATE: April 25, 2011 TO: Honorable Mayor & Ciiy Councilrnembers Patrick Klaers, City Administratar FROM: Meagan Beekman, City Planner �� SUSJECT: Pianning Case #11-005 - This application requires a PUBLIC HEARING Appticant: Trinity Lutheran of Lake Johanna and City of Arden Hills Properf,y Location: 3245 New Brighton Road Reqnes�: Prelir�inary and Final Plat, Master and Final Pianned Unii Developrnent Requested Action Approve P1amling Case 11-005, for a Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master and Fina1 PUD �o subdivide the property at 3245 New Brighton Road inta twa parcels based on the Findings of Fact, the sub�itted plans, and the conditions in the Apri125, 2011, memo to the City Cauncil. Back�round Trinity Lut�ieran Church is located at 3245 New Brighton Road. The properry is a four and a half acre parcel surrounded on two sides �y Hazelnut Park, a Caty-owned park property. The Chu�ch property is zaned R-2. Trinity Lutheran Church and the Ciiy af Arden Hills are in the process of negotiating a purchase agreement for the sale of a 71,474 square-foot section of land that would be subdivided from ihe Church's existing property. This subdivided parcel would be consolidated with Hazelnut Park and ma.intained as parkland for the public {Lot 2), The eastern portion, cansisting of 127,6�4 square feet, would remain undex the Church's ownership (Lot 1}. Locafed within the parcel currently owned by Trinity Lutheran Church is a congregation ha.il, parl�ing lot, soccer field, identif catian sign for Haze�nut Park, and irail entrance to the paxk. Hazelnut Park contains a large variety of recreational �acilities and is a heavily used park. The City has a contract with ihe Church for the shared use of the parking lot, which acts as the only designated parking area for Hazelnut Park, in exchange for $1,000 per year in shared snow plowing expenses. in addition, the City restripes the parking lot after it has been seal coated as City of,4rden Hills Czty Council Meeting for �pril 25, 20I1 Illvletro-inet.uslardenhrllsL9dminlCouncil49gehdas & Packet Informatron4201114-25-11 RegularlPacket Informatron104-25-11 - Trinity Lutheran - Memo.doc Page I of 4 we11 as provides sporadic repairs as has beean needed from time ta time. No other agreements currently exist ihat formalize the City's use of any oiher aspects of the Church's property. In the past, the City has usec� the saccer field �or programming; however, in recent years the condition of the fiel�. has made ii undesirable for scheduled events. Because the City does not own the f eld, it has not been invested in with regular maintenance, irriga�ion, or fertilization, as would be done with a City-owned field. The application consists of four components: a Preliminary Plat, Final Plat, Master pUD, and Final PUD. The Preliminary and Fina1 Plat is necessary to subdivide the property and file the subdivision with the County recorder. Subdividing the current parcel into the two proposed lots would cause the Church's remaining property to become non-conforming within the R-2 District since it would reduce the required amount of landscaped coverage an their parcel. There%re, the applicant rnust receive a Planned Unit Development (PUD) in arder to proceed with the subdivision and al�ow for the reduction of landscaped coverage. The Planning Com�nission reviewed this application at their April 6 meeting and unanimously recominended approval of the subdivision and PUD. The �inutes from this meeting are included as Attachment A. The applicant has submitted an applicaiion and Pre�irninar�r Plat illustrating the proposed subdivision of Iand, which was included in the packet �hat went ta #he Planning Commission and is contained in Attachment C. Findin�s of Fact The Planning Commission offers the foIlowing findings of fact for the City Council's consideration: General Fir�dings: 1. Parks are a permitted use in the R-2 Dis�'ict 2. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, dust, glare, or unsightliness, anc� will not otherwise adverse�y impact tb.e health, safety, and welfare of the community. No construction activity is anticipated as a result a� �his application, and the sale of the property to the City will increase the City's parkland and open space area. 3. The proposal wauld r�ot increase parking and traff c on the site compared to existing conditions. In addition, tkie City will continue io provide maintenance and snow removal �or th� parking area subject to a successful signi�g of a purchase agreement and closing. 4. The proposal is in keeping with many of the principles listed in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan ta develop and encourage �se of park space. 5. There are no delinquent property t�es, special assessrr�ents, interest, or City utility fees due upan the subject parcel. 6. The utility, sewage, and pedestrian easement requirernents are znet by the proposed plan. City of,4rden Hills City Council Meeting for �1pri125, 201I 4lMetro-inel.uslardenhillsL4dminlCouncilL4gendas & Packet Information 1201114-25-11 RegularlPacket Informaiion104-25-I1 - Trinity Lutheran - Memo.doc Page 2 of 4 Planned Unit Development Review Findings: 1. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the City's subdivision and zoning regulations. 2. AIl Zoning requirements are m�t by the proposed plans with the �xception of landscaped lot coverage far Lat 1. 3. The land. to be transferred to the City will remain as parkland and apen space in perpetui�y. 4. No additional impervious surface will be canstructed as a result of this application. Recommendatian At their April 6 meeting, the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Planning Case #11-005 for a Preliminary and Final Plat, and Master anc� Final PUD at 3245 New Brighton Road subject to the following conditions: 1. The appraval of the purchase agreement by the City Council. 2. The applicant shall f le the Final Plat with Ramsey County wiihin 180 days of City approval, or the approval for the Final Plat shall expire, unless extended by the City Council prior to the approval's expiration. Extension requests rz�ust be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days priar to the expiration date. 3. A shared parking lot agreemen� sha11 be sxgned by the property owners and the City gxanting the Cit� perpetual use of the Church's parking lot for Hazelnut Paxk users, and recorded with the County 4. A parking lot maintenance agreement shall be signed by the praperty owz�exs and the City, and filed at the City. Requested Aciian Moiion to appro�e Planning Case 11-005, for a Preli�ninary and Fina1 Plat, and Master and Final PUD io subdivide ihe property at 3245 New Brightan Road into two parcels based on the Findings of Fact, the submitted plans, and the conditions in ihe April 25, 2011, merno to the City Council. Deadline for A enc Actions The City of Arden Hills received the comple�ed application for this request an February 7, 2011. Pursuant to Minnesota State Statute, the Ciiy extended its review dead�ine an additional b0 days. The City must act on this request by June 7, 2011 (120 days). The City rnay extend the review period beyand the initial 120 days, with the consent of the applicani. City ofArden Hidls Ciry Council Meeting for �lpril 25, 2011 IlMetro-rnet.uslardenhillsL4dminlCouncillAgendas &Packetlnformadron1201114-25-11 RegularlPacketlnformationl04-15-11 -TrinityLudheran - Memo. doc Page 3 of 4 Attachments A. Apri16, 2011, Draft Plani�ii�g Commission Minutes B. Apri16, 2011, Repart ta the Planning Commission — http:/lwww.ci.arden-hills.mn.us City oftlyden Hills City Council Meeting for �4pril 25, 2011 llMetro-ihet.uslarderrhillsl�4dminlCouncilL4gendas&Packetlnformationl2Dlll4-25-11 RegularlPacketlnformalionl04-25-I1 -TrinityLutheran - Memo. doc Page 4 of 4 Attachment April 6, 2011, Draft Planning Commission Minute s The Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval for Planning Case 1�-005 at their Apri16, 201�, meeting. Ciry of�Irderr Hills City Council Meetingfor.4priI25, 2011 Apri16, 2011 Draft Planning Commission Minntes Planning Case 11-OOS; Prelimin.ary and Final Plaf, and Master and fnaI PUD; Trinity Lutheran Chr�rch and the City of Arden Hills; 3245 New Brighton Road — Public Hearing City Planner Meagan Beekman stated the applicant, together with ihe City of Arden Hi11s, has requested a Preliminary and Final Plat and Master and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) to allow far tk�e subdivision of the property lacated at 3245 New Brighton Road. The City is currently negoiiating with ihe applicant to purchase the subdivided parcel and permanently consolidate it with Hazelnut Park. Sk�e provided additional background information. City Pla�ner Beekman stated the Planning Commission must make a finding as to whether or not the propo�ed application meets the requirements of the Zoning Code, and advances the surraunding neighborhood or the community as a whoie. Staff offers the fo�lowing ten Findings for consideration: General Findings: 1, Parks are a permitted use in the R-2 Dist�ict. 2. The proposal is not anticipated to adversely impact nearby properties through nuisance, noise, dust, giare, or �nsightliness, and wilI not otherwise adversely impact the health, safeiy, and w�lfare af the comrz�unity. No construction activity is anticipated as a resu�t of this applicatian, and the sale of tiie property ta the City wi�l increase the City's parkland and open space area. 3. The proposal would not inerease parking and traffic on the site compared to existing condiiions. In addition, the City will continue to provide �aintenance and snow removal for the parking area subject to a successful signing of a purchase agreement and closing. 4. The proposal is i� keeping with many of the principl�s listed in the 2030 Comprehensive Pia� to develop and encourage use of park space. 5. There are no delinquent property taxes, special assessments, interest, or City utility fees due upon the sub�ect parcel. 6. The utility, sewage, ar�d pedestrian ease�ent r�quirements are rriet y the proposed plan. Planned Unit Development Review Findings: 7. The Master and Final PUD process allows flexibility with the implementation of the City's subdivision and zoning regu�ations. S. AIl Zoning requirements are met by the �roposed plans with the exception of landscaped lot coverage for Lot 1. 9. The land to be transferred to the City will remain as parkland and open space in pe�petuity. 10. No additional impervious surface vv�ll be constructed as a result of this application. City Planner Beekzx�a� stated Staff recommends approvaI of P�a.nning Casc #11-a05 for a PreliminaYy and Final Plat, arid Master and Final PUD at 3245 New Brighton Road subject to the following four conditions: 1. The approval of the purchase agreement by the City Cauncil. 2. The applicant shall f le for t�ie Final Plat with Ramsey County within 1$0 days of City approval, or the approval for ihe Final Piat shall expire, unless extended by the City Council prior to �lie approval's expiration. Extension requests must be submitted in writing to the City at least 45 days prior to the e�piration date. 3. A shared parking loi agreement shal� be signed by the �roperty owners and the City granting the Ciiy perpetual use of the Church's parking lot far Hazelnut Park users, and recorded with the Couzrty. 4. A parking Iot maintenar�ce agreeznent shall be signed by the property owners and the City, and filed ai the Czty. Chair Larson opened the floor to Comrriissioner comments. Chair Larson asked if the parking lot would b� upgraded or �he amount of impervious sur�ace reduced. City Planner Beekman stated the size af the parking iot wauld not be reduced anc� the City would maintain the current agreement regarding the parking lai which is $1000 per year for snow renzoval a.nd the City will occasio�ally f 11 pot holes in the parking lot and stripe the lot as needed. Chair Larson opened the public hearing at 6:3 8 p.rn. Chair Larson invited anyane for or against the application to come forward and make com�nent. The being no comrrient Chair Larson closed the public hearing ai 6:39 C.ammissioner Holewa m�ved and Connmissioner Thompson secanded a motion to approve Ptannin� Case 11-005 #'or a Preliminary and FinaI Pla�, Master and Finat PUD at 3245 New Bri�bton Road based on fhe findin�s oi fact and the submitted lans as amended b the conditions in �he A ril 6 2011 lanni� case re ort. The mofian carried unanimousl„y (7-0). Attachment Apri16, 2011, Report to the Planning Commiss�on htt ://www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us/ lannin cases City oftlyden Hills Ciry Counci! 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